Name:
Clare Nocka
Current School:
St Mary’s College, Adelaide
Previous Position:
Principal, St Joseph’s School Tranmere
First Year as a Principal:
2014
My big picture for my current school is:
To create diverse opportunities for staff and students to flourish in their learning and their wellbeing
The Joy of Principalship is:
The range of relationships and interactions within and beyond my school with children, young people and adults.
Favourite Book:
That’s too hard, I always have more than one on the go! A recent delight was Trent Dalton, All our shimmering skies.
Favourite Food:
Chocolate
Interests / Hobbies:
Reading, live music, theatre, being with friends, cooking
My Favourite Well-Being Strategy:
Work free weekends and a few days away each term break
Advice for a Beginning Principal:
Build your networks, find the 1-2 people you can de-brief the day with
Favourite Leadership Quote:
I have a pinboard full of quotes. One of recent favourites - As a leader trust people to manage themselves to do their best work. Jim Collins
What Title would you give to your TED Talk or Book:
Radical Yes